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Fairmont, WV vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Madison is 4.4 years older than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Fairmont?
- Madison housing costs are 144.0% more expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 0.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fairmont.

Things to do in Fairmont?
Fairmont is a city located in Marion County, West Virginia with an estimated population of 19,000 people as of 2020. The city has a rich history having played an important role during the Civil War era when it was moved to different locations several times due to Union force advances. Today the city serves as a gateway to the Appalachians with numerous outdoor recreation opportunities available just minutes away from downtown Fairmont.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Fairmont, WVMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$47,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$145,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairmont    2 Reviews

I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  More

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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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